Sigismund II Augustus, Half-penny 1563, Vilnius - 20 Pogon, Axe, M D L/LITVA
Fifteenth type of Eagle and twentieth type of Pogon (large Pogon).
The Axe coat of arms divides the obverse inscription at the bottom of the reverse.
Inscription variety with the king's titulature on the obverse ending in ... D G REX POLO M D L and an obverse obverse inscription on the reverse ending in .... LITVA
State of preservation: 2+
Minor local scarcity, but a beautifully preserved coin. Good detail. Mint gloss and mirror finish. An attractive piece.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 1.17 g
Literature: Kopicki 3270, Cesnulis/Ivanauskas(2018) 4SA138-37, Ivanauskas(2012) 4SA138-37
